The Nunavut government will not allocate police resources to the federal gun buyback program, stating it is not applicable to the territory. Since 2020, over 2,500 “assault-style” weapons have been illegal in Canada, with an amnesty period for owners lasting until March 2024. Nunavut officials express concerns about diverting police from essential public safety duties, suggesting the federal government hire third-party contractors to manage the buyback process.
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